Seth R. Teigen, FACHE - Chief Executive
Seth Teigen serves as the Chief Executive of Providence Mission Hospital. In this important role, Seth is responsible for driving Providence Mission’s success as the premier health care provider in South Orange County through the growth of high-quality clinical services and delivering exceptional patient experiences. He oversees all aspects of acute care services at the Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach hospital campuses, as well as Providence Mission’s clinics, ambulatory centers and other associated business lines.
Seth has been repeatedly honored as a distinguished member of the Orange County Business Journal’s OC500 Directory of Influence, and, in 2023, was named the American Association of Emergency Physicians Administrator of the year. In 2016, Seth was recognized as one of the 50 Rising Stars under 40 in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Seth passionately serves as a member of the Providence Mission Hospital Board of Directors, Providence Mission Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Providence Mission Surgery Center Board of Directors, Camino Health Center Board of Directors, South Orange County Economic Coalition Board of Directors, The Mission Preservation Society Board of Directors, Hospital Association of Southern California Board of Directors and a variety of other joint ventures through Providence Mission Hospital. He also is an engaged member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Executives of Southern California chapter.
While Seth takes incredible pride in his work, he says his greatest accomplishment is his family. Seth and his wife, Nicole, have two boys who share his passion for golf and Wisconsin Badger sports.
Nicole Balsamo - Chief Philanthropy Officer
Nicole Balsamo is a dynamic and visionary leader with more than 15 years of success raising major and principal gifts for some of the most notable organizations in Southern California including UCLA, UCI and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Nicole has a master's degree from Pennsylvania State University in the psychology of leadership and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley.
In her role as President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Nicole leads the team that’s responsible for engaging community leaders and philanthropists to build support for Mission Hospital’s ambitious growth plan. Prior to joining the Providence Mission Hospital Foundation, Nicole was the Principal and Founder of FreeBird Strategies, a consulting firm providing fundraising and leadership strategies for nonprofit CEOs. Previously, she served as Vice President of Development for Hoag Hospital Foundation, where she led a team responsible for $133 million in annual productivity and the successful completion of a $760 million comprehensive campaign, surpassing its initial goal by over $100 million.
A dedicated volunteer leader in her spare time, Nicole is a Founding Board Member of Friends of El Faro which provides resources to an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member for HoldYou Foundation, which provides financial support to families with children facing a medical crisis. Nicole and her family are proud residents of South Orange County and it’s an honor for her to serve the hospital that takes care of the people she loves most.
Jennifer Cord, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC - Chief Nursing Officer
Jennifer Cord serves as the Chief Nursing Officer of Providence Mission Hospital and brings more than 37 years of clinical and executive leadership experience in Catholic health care to Providence Mission Hospital.
Previously, she worked with Presence Health, a large Catholic health system in Illinois, where she served as regional chief clinical operations and ambulatory/ancillary mission officer. Jennifer was responsible for oversight of clinical and ancillary departments, working closely with the medical staff and clinical leaders to bring quality, patient-centered services to the community.
In addition to this role, she served as chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care for the Presence Covenant Medical Center ministry. She also served on multiple community boards including the YMCA, United Way, Crisis Nursery, Lakeview College of Nursing and Boys and Girls Club.
Jennifer has a doctorate in nursing from Rush University, a master of business administration from Western Governors University, a master of science in nursing from University of Phoenix, a bachelor of science in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University, a graduate certificate in mission leadership from Loyola University and an ethics certificate from Georgetown University's Kennedy Institute.
Jennifer and her husband, Steve, reside in San Clemente, and have two children, Caleb and Chelsea. She also is very active within the health care community, serving as a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Nurses Association, The Nursing Leadership Council of Southern California and the San Clemente Village Board.
Terri Covert, MSOD - Chief Human Resources Officer
Terri Covert has been part of legacy St. Joseph Health for more than 20 years and currently serves as part of the executive team as the chief human resources officer for Providence Mission Hospital. Terri is a results-driven leader overseeing the hospital's local human resources team, while also serving as the liaison to the Providence human resources team.
Terri began her human resources career as a personnel manager with Target while completing her bachelor’s degree in history at University of California, Riverside. After working for a third-party insurance administrator in Los Angeles, she began her employment with St. Joseph Hospital Orange in 1993 and held successive roles as an HR consultant, HR manager and HR director.
Austine Duru, MDiv, MHA - Chief Mission Officer
Austine Duru is an experienced mission leader who enhances the integration of mission culture in ways that infuse compassion, strength and vibrancy. Austine is honored to serve a dual role as the Chief Mission Integration Officer at Mission Hospital, and the Chief Mission Integration Officer for the Orange County & High Desert service area. He plays a crucial role in ensuring our Catholic identity, Mission, values and charisms are experienced by those we serve and are embodied by all caregivers and providers. Austine brings over 18 years of health care leadership and ministry experience to this work. Prior to joining Providence, Austine served as vice president of Mission and Spiritual Care for Bon Secours Mercy Health. He also served as regional director of Mission, Ethics and Spiritual Care for SSM Health-Wisconsin. He has held mission director roles with Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI, now Common Spirit) where he successfully integrated newly acquired non-Catholic hospitals into Catholic Health Initiatives. Austine holds a dual master of divinity and master of theology from the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago and a master of healthcare administration. Austine holds an undergraduate degree from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy. He is currently a doctoral candidate (DHCML) at Loyola University Chicago. Austine serves in numerous boards, including the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, where he serves as the board chair. He lives in Mission Viejo with his wife and three young children.
Brian Fuller, MBA - Senior Director, Clinical Operations
Brian Fuller is responsible for developing and executing strategic growth plans for Providence Mission Hospital, as well as the hospital's clinics, ambulatory centers and other associated business lines. He works closely with Southern California regional leaders and ministries to ensure alignment integration.
Prior to joining Providence, Brian served in a wide range of development, operations and strategy roles in governmental, corporate and private organizations. Brian earned his master’s degree in business administration from California State San Marcos and his bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon.
Eileen Haubl, CPA, MBA - Service Area Chief Financial Officer Central & South OC
Eileen Haubl is a seasoned financial expert with over 37 years of dedicated service at Providence St. Joseph Health. Currently, she serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer for the Orange County/High Desert region, where she oversees financial operations across four hospital ministries. Eileen's career began in public accounting with Coopers and Lybrand, and she continues to maintain an active CPA license, showcasing her enduring commitment to financial excellence.
In addition to her financial acumen, Eileen holds a black belt in lean methodology, demonstrating her proficiency in process improvement and operational efficiency. She earned her master of business administration from Pepperdine University, complemented by a bachelor of business administration from the University of the Pacific. Eileen's expertise in both finance and business operations has made her a pivotal leader in her field.
Carrie Arneth Miller, MA - Director, Administrative Operations
Carrie Arneth Miller brings more than 18 years of experience as a hospital executive to her role as a member of the Providence Mission Hospital Executive Leadership Team. Carrie oversees a variety of vital programs that support caregiver engagement and recognition and enhance community relations. In addition, she guides the hospital’s auxiliary which encompasses more than 400 adult and high school volunteers.
In 2024, Carrie launched a new caregiver concierge program and a series of caregiver engagement events to foster a positive and productive work environment by boosting morale, increasing productivity, reducing turnover and further improving the culture at Mission Hospital.
Carrie is highly involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Laguna Niguel and Rancho Santa Margarita Chambers of Commerce, and is an active member of the Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach Chambers of Commerce. She has been recognized with numerous community engagement awards from the Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel Chambers.
Prior to this role, Carrie served as director of communications for Providence Mission Hospital with oversight of internal and external communications, including media relations, crisis communications, social media and community relations.
Evelyn Schlosser, MPH, MA, RN, CPHQ - Executive Director of Operations
Evelyn Schlosser is an experienced executive leader overseeing a broad range of departments, programs and services essential to delivering both inpatient and outpatient care to the community. Her areas of clinical and operational responsibility include pharmacy, clinical laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, radiation oncology, oncology infusion and navigation, quality, risk management, patient safety, patient experience, infection prevention, facilities and security.
With over 35 years of health care experience, Evelyn has held leadership roles in quality, patient safety and infection prevention at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She earned her bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude, from Widener University in Pennsylvania and served as a U.S. Army Nurse for four years. She also holds two graduate degrees; a master of arts in healthcare from Norwich University and a master of public health from Dartmouth College. Evelyn is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
In addition to her leadership role at Providence Mission Hospital, Evelyn serves as an appraiser for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence.
Melanie Spencer Wolf, D.O. - Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Melanie Wolf began her career in medicine after first earning a degree in art history with honors from UC Santa Cruz. She was inspired to pursue a medical career by the care, compassion and expertise of the physicians who treated both her parents with cancer during her undergraduate studies. As a result, she earned her D.O. at Western University of Health Sciences. She completed her internal medicine training at St. Mary Medical Center/UCLA, Long Beach, where she was awarded both Intern and Resident of the Year in 2002 and 2004, respectively.
Dr. Wolf brings nearly 20 years of experience as a skilled internal medicine physician, accomplished hospitalist and dedicated hospital leader. Dr. Wolf served as the Chair of the Department of Medicine in 2016 and 2017, and as Chief of Staff and Medical Director of Utilization Management in 2022. Since January 2023, Dr. Wolf has served as the Chief Medical Officer at Providence Mission Hospital.
Dr. Wolf prides herself on serving her patients with the same humanity, humility and professionalism that the physicians who treated her parents exhibited. She is singularly focused on doing the right thing for each patient and treating them and their families with the utmost dignity and respect.
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